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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.87, 3,258.47 and 1,800.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.87, 3,258.47 and 1,800.34 is: 2,484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.87 : 3,258.47 = 1,800.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.87/3,258.47 = 1,800.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.87x = 3,258.47 × 1,800.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.87x = 5,866,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,358.38/2,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.83

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